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Peralam | |
|---|---|
Town Panchayat | |
| Coordinates: 10°58′02″N 79°40′16″E / 10.96722°N 79.67111°ECoordinates: 10°58′02″N 79°40′16″E / 10.96722°N 79.67111°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thiruvarur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,844 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Peralam is a panchayat town in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Peralam had a population of 5,844. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peralam has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 77%. In Peralam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.